Do you have a criminal case? Are you accused of drug trafficking? Are you awaiting pending state or federal drug prosecution?
 Are
you charged with any Drug offense? If you are, we can help.
We investigate cases for the defense.
 Investigation
is the key to every criminal case. We at Narcotics Investigators
Defense Investigators have the unique skills and techniques
necessary to prepare every client to deal effectively with
all federal or state narcotics prosecutions.
Most investigators need specialized knowledge and skills
that relate to the type of work their agency performs. For
example, IRS investigators are specialists in accounting practices
and tax law, while criminal investigators for the Environmental
Protection Agency specialize in environmental law and practices.
Narcotics Investigators and Defense Investigators are well
versed in investigating federal and state drug offenses for
the defense.
We can find most wanted criminals that the FBI has had difficulty
locating, and use them to help us prepare your case. Narcotics
 Investigators
for the Defense piece together the who, what, where, and
why of each case we handle. We collect, examine, and interpret
evidence on cases of every imaginable type and scope.
The government has their investigators investigating a range
of cases that involve alleged violations of federal law. These
are the criminal investigators who work as FBI agents,  US
Marshall deputies, IRS special agents, DEA agents, and postal
inspectors, among others. They examine financial records to
solve cases of white-collar crime, monitor court-ordered wiretaps
of people suspected of breaking federal law, interview witnesses
in cases of drug trafficking, and do undercover work.
The government has their investigators, and you need yours.
Just as these federal investigators do, we, at Narcotics Investigators
for the Defense do everything from checking airplanes to investigating
the immigration status of non-citizens living in the United
States. However, our investigators often uncover the criminal
background of cooperating government witnesses, and show that
they have ulterior motives for testifying.  When
Narcotics Investigators for the Defense does a thorough investigation
of government witnesses, we often help juries and judges to
determine that the "story" each witness tells on
the stand is less than credible and told in exchange for some
kind of favor from the government.
 Although
the type of work our investigators do can differ markedly,
investigators no matter where they work have much
in common. We at Narcotics Investigators for the Defense possess
the strong research skills, drive and analytical ability to
fit together the pieces of a puzzling case. We use hard hitting
teams of investigators that have an extensive working knowledge
of human behavior and the criminal justice system. We bring
the case home when we are called to testify in Court.
The services and skills of an investigator from Narcotics
Investigators for the Defense are multifaceted and include:
- Conducting interviews and searches
- Examining records and other evidence
- Verifying information to ensure accuracy
- Writing complicated reports on findings
- Testifying in court
- Collecting, evaluating, and analyzing information
- Dealing with hostile witnesses
- Using good judgment in crisis
- Working in a constantly changing environment
- Making decisions on the basis of personal judgment and
experience
- Working with minimal supervision
- Working with a complex body of knowledge
- Communicating clearly
Representative Case Review
Synopsis 1
Case: U.S. v. Clinton Coleman et.al.
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court, Southern
District Miami, Florida
Charges: Conspiracy, Possession with intent
to distribute 5 kilograms or more of Cocaine, Attempted Possession
of 500 grams or more of Cocaine base.
Disposition: Jury Trial = NOT GUILTY VERDICT
/ ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (June 2006)
Defense Counsel: Curt Obront 305.373.1040
Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant
was a co-conspirator of a drug enterprise consisting of more
than five people importing cocaine into the United States
over international waters.. The enterprise distributed more
than 9 kilograms of Cocaine and more than 100 lbs. of Marijuana
in the region of South Florida.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background
investigations and interview client regarding current case
and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved
government informants. Interviewed indicted co-conspirators
/ government witnesses in Federal Custody. . Learned identity
of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application;
determined that primary informant was major drug dealer who
was a target of a separate federal Investigation and had
been convicted and deported from the United States. Located
citizenship papers on confidential informant that was given
as a benefit for becoming a government informant. Reviewed
numerous title 3 wiretap tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed
several video surveillance tapes and compact disc; located
witnesses who were informants; took statements, and prepared
affidavits for witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and
discovery from entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to
crime charged.
Synopsis 1
Case: U.S. v. Fredrick Miller et. al.
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of Washington
DC
Charges: Conspiracy, Rico, Racketeering,
Continuing Criminal Enterprise, Possession with intent to
distribute 1 kilograms or more of PCP and Aiding and Abetting,
Attempted Possession of 100 grams or more of Heroin, Possession
with intent to distribute 5 kilograms or more of Cocaine
base. 71 count indictment.
Disposition: Jury Trial = HUNG - JURY (June
2006)
Defense Counsel: Brian McDaniel 202.331.0793
Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant
was a co-conspirator of a drug ( leader) enterprise consisting
of more than eleven people that sold cocaine through the
United States . The enterprise distributed more than 50 kilograms
of Cocaine and more than 100 grams of Heroin, and government
seized more than 800 thousand dollars.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background
investigations and interview client regarding current case
and prior criminal history; located and interviewed all involved
government informants. Interviewed indicted co-conspirators
/ government witnesses in Federal Custody. . Learned identity
of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application;
determined that primary informant was major drug dealer,
user, and trafficker who was a target of a separate Federal
Narcotics Investigation. Located Background information on
confidential informant that was given as a benefit for becoming
a government informant. Reviewed over 11,000 title 3 wiretap
tapes and compact disc. Also reviewed several video surveillance
tapes and compact disc; located witnesses Bureau of Prisons
locations who were informants; reviewed BOP housing records,
Located travel records, bankruptcy records, Loan payment
information, took statements, and prepared affidavits for
witnesses; Located and reviewed records, and discovery from
entire period of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.
Synopsis 3
Case: |
U.S. v. Wayne Miles |
Jurisdiction: |
U.S. District Court , Southern District
Miami, Florida |
Charge: |
Conspiracy, Possession with intent to distribute
Marijuana |
Disposition: |
Jury Trial = NOT GUILTY VERDICT / ALL CHARGES
DISMISSED (December 2005) |
Defense Counsel: |
Jonathan Friedman 954.713.2820 |
Defense Investigator: |
Paris London 800.490.6422 |
Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was a co-conspirator
of a drug enterprise consisting of more than five people,
spanning across the country. The enterprise distributed more
than 7 tons of Marijuana to several states, including Florida,
California, New Jersey and elsewhere.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal
history; located and interviewed all involved government
informants. Interviewed un-indicted co-conspirators in Federal
Custody. . Learned identity of confidential informants unnamed
in the warrant application; determined that primary informant
was major drug dealer who was an un-indicted co-conspirator
waiting to be deported out of the United States; located
witnesses who were informants, and one in witness who had
pleaded guilty and received a sentence of probation; took
statements, and prepared affidavits for witnesses; Located
and reviewed records, and discovery from entire period
of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged.
Synopsis 4
Case: U.S. v. Christopher Hall
Jurisdiction: U.S. District Court of Washington
DC;
Charge: CCE, Conspiracy, Possession with
intent to distribute cocaine, possession of a fire arm during
drug trafficking, andmaintaining a premises for purpose of
drug use, manufacturing or sale.
Disposition: Two Jury Trials = Two hung
Juries / ALL CHARGES DISMISSED (September 2004)
Defense Counsel: Roderick Vereen Esq. 305.688.5830
Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: The defendant was a kingpin
of a drug enterprise consisting of more than five people,
spanning across the country. The enterprise distributed more
than 5 tons of cocaine to several states, including Washington
DC, California, Tennessee, Ohio, Maryland and elsewhere.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal
history; located and interviewed all involved government informants.
Interviewed un-indicted co-conspirators in Texas, California,
New Jersey, Maryland, and Washington DC. . Learned identity
of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant application;
determined that primary informant was major drug dealer; located
three witnesses who were informants, and one in witness housed
in federal medical facility; took statements from the three
informants who recanted their grand jury testimony;
Located telephone, and pager toll records from entire period
of alleged conspiracy, and to crime charged; identified reviewed
and listened to and reviewed over 10,000 cell phone wire tap
conversations; located employees of telephone and pager companies
; Locate and interviewed eyewitnesses to murder involving
governments primary informant.
Took photos and video taped crime scenes Obtain and help design
numerous trial exhibits consisting of charts, graphs, and
diagrams for trial. Located Information revealing actions
taken by agent in charge was unethical illegal and improper
procedure for a law enforcement officer, used by defense counsel
in successful cross-examination.
Synopsis 5
Case: United States v. Salvador Magluta
(August 2002); biggest drug case in the United States
Jurisdiction: Southern District of Florida
Charge: Conspiracy ; witness tampering;
obstruction of justice; forfeiture; Murder; money laundering
Outcome: Jury Trial – Acquitted of
31 counts of a 43 count Indictment
Defense Counsel:
Jack Denaro, Esq. (305) 274.9550
Rod Vereen, Esq. (305) 688.5830
Neil Schuster Esq. (305) 673.3737
Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of case: client ran the biggest drug
organization in the United States, and after he was acquitted
by a jury of his peers for trafficking 72 tons of cocaine,
he was only acquitted because he caused three murders of witnesses
that was suppose to testify at trial, and laundered 25 millions
dollars of illegal proceeds to pay for his defense. Along
with bribing the jury, and tampering with government witness,
and obstructing justice.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interviewed client regarding current case and prior criminal
history; investigated and located over 150 defense witnesses
housed in federal institutions nationwide. Interviewed and
did extensive background, criminal history, and family location
checks. Interviewed and located over 150 civilian witness
from a ledger dating between 1985-1995 consisting of 25 million
dollars worth of disbursements. Took pictures and investigated
three homicide cases and crime scenes. Located and retrieved
numerous records, documents, and reports nationwide regarding
clients past and present cases. Located names and address
of all governmental confidential informants, and dates of
debriefings. Located the following toll records: cellular,
pager, and home telephone.
Located and investigated the panel of jurors that set on
clients prior case where he was acquitted of 72 tons of cocaine.
Subpoenaed numerous witness, and documents nationwide for
case. Obtain and help design numerous trial exhibits consisting
of charts, graphs, and diagrams. Testified at trial.
Synopsis 6
Case: State of North Carolina v. Maurice
Hurley (June 2000)
Jurisdiction: Johnston County, North Carolina;
biggest case in Johnston County
Charges: Trafficking cocaine; maintaining
house for drug trafficking; possession of cocaine; possession
of cocaine with intent to distribute
Disposition: Motion to Suppress All Evidence
Granted - Case Dismissed
Defense Counsel: Samuel A. Abady, Esq. (212)
339-8600
Defense Investigator: Paris London 800.490.6422
Prosecution's theory of the case: snitches told police that
defendant was dealer of crack and powder cocaine kept at his
home; search warrant executed at 6:00 a.m. revealed over 3,000
grams of cocaine, cooking pots, scales, 150 crack pipes and
other drug paraphernalia; entire defense rose or fell on admissibility
of evidence seized during search.
Details of Investigation: Conduct background investigations
and interview client regarding current case and prior criminal
history; investigated and determined all players in drug trade
in Smithfield, North Carolina and surrounding areas; learned
identity of confidential informants unnamed in the warrant
application; determined that primary informant was major drug
dealer being protected by North Carolina Inter-Agency Drug
Task Force; interviewed police chief in neighboring jurisdiction
which led to information revealing actions taken by agent
in charge in protecting primary informant; identified witnesses
to unsuccessful police surveillance of defendants home prior
to execution of search warrant; information from investigation
used by defense counsel in successful cross-examination of
agent in charge, resulting in suppression of all evidence.
References:
JOEL HIRSCHORN
Miami, FL 305.445.5320
MARVIN MILLER
Alexandria, VA 703.548.5000
WILLIAM MURPHY
Baltimore, MD 410.539.6500
JACK DENARO
Miami, FL 305.274.9550
H.T. SMITH
Miami, FL 305.324.1845
RODERICK VEREEN
Miami, FL 305.576.1011
IVAN MERCADO
Miami, FL 305.892.2525
BRIAN MCDANIELS
Washington, DC 202.331.0794
JAY DORSEY
Washington, DC 202.543.2200
DONALD TEMPLE
Washington, DC 202.628.1101
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